next-gen
adjective
: of or relating to a potential, forthcoming, or brand-new version of an existing product or technology : next-generation
next-gen medicines
Next-gen tactical lasers will likely be electrically-powered and diode-pumped, since chemical lasers require storage and transport of heavy ingredients.—
Eric Adams
Eric AdamsThose plans could include solar panels, modern heating and cooling systems, and next-gen tech to support a fleet of electric-powered buses.—Justin Engel
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Over the next several years, wealth inheritance among next-gen, high-net-worth individuals (HNWI) will accelerate, bringing with it complex decisions around taxes, estate planning, succession planning and preserving wealth.
—Massy Williams, Fortune, 27 Nov. 2025
Some examples hint at next-gen use.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 27 Nov. 2025
These next-gen batteries carry a lot more energy per weight than today's heavy cells, with fast charging, much less fire risk and longer life spans.
—New Atlas, 26 Nov. 2025
While families that own large companies used to expect or even require their kids to take over the family businesses, many of today's next-gen inheritors want to forge their own path.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 21 Nov. 2025
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Massy Williams, Fortune, 27 Nov. 2025
Some examples hint at next-gen use.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 27 Nov. 2025
These next-gen batteries carry a lot more energy per weight than today's heavy cells, with fast charging, much less fire risk and longer life spans.
—New Atlas, 26 Nov. 2025
While families that own large companies used to expect or even require their kids to take over the family businesses, many of today's next-gen inheritors want to forge their own path.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 21 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for next-gen
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“Next-gen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/next-gen. Accessed 7 Dec. 2025.
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